Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd

Subject: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 07 Sep 03 - 08:49 AM

Thanks Eric, for bearing my favour so valiantly. The vicar's room is booked, and teas are organised, so let's all enjoy the dull bit of Greenwich Mean Time and look forward to a splendid junket on Mayday weekend.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 07 Sep 03 - 11:50 AM

Dear Greg, As I said over on the other thread...we'll be there come rain or shite shine!

Cheers!

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: NicoleC
Date: 07 Sep 03 - 12:16 PM

How about an update with the final details all in one place?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 07 Sep 03 - 12:32 PM

Previous thread:

Start saving, North Americans; MudUK2004

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 07 Sep 03 - 05:08 PM

I never noticed the thread title said MudUK2004! Thought it referred to a North American Mudgathering and missed the lot! Will swot up on the other thread and start planning. Hooray! (And thanks, Greg!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Letty
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 02:32 PM

Phew, found the thread.
As said on the last, I'm planning to come!

Letty (now living in Cork)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 02:35 PM

I was just thinking about posting a note on the old thread - but this might bring the trolls (those who complain about date, place, ...) over here as well...

Looking forward to meeting you next year, Letty (and all the others)!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 05:19 PM

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 05:59 PM

Well, Letty - with your proven qualities as an organiser, that ought to settle the location of Mudgathering 2005 for good ... :-). Looking forward to seeing you all again!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wolfgang
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 04:50 AM

It will be difficult for me, but I'm planning to come too.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 07:33 AM

Can I come, Skippy? We could have a Foolish Virgins reunion, and show them all how NOT to play a Ceilidh...!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 10:10 AM

Do we have room for a clogdancing guitarplayer wearing a teatowel in the Catscratch band, Skippy?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 10:42 AM

Err, no, Sireen, just one vacancy on the mangle, as Oakley is walking the length of the Aston Expressway that weekend, the varmint.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 11:03 AM

Any photocopiers with mangle attachment available from Toshiba?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 02:43 PM

so that's settled then! Mudcat 2005 Cork-thanks Letty!! (only Joking) But the date is the Mayday bank holiday weekend........

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 03:13 PM

Everyone: You'll find the keys to my house taped to the udder of LL7659 (pet name, "Noreen") in the field opposite. Please use the house and outbuildings as you see fit as I am (as Skip so rightly reports) attemping the walk up the A38(M). I am trying it from the Dartmouth Circus side, so wish me luck.

Mrs Drinkall from no 21 informs me that Frank is away at his sister's in Cleethorpes that week and she has offered to provide entertainment.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Letty
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 03:16 PM

I think that's a great idea, Cork would be a fine location.
But it might be better to have a meeting on the continent in 2005, and have the Cork meeting in 2006. Come to think of it, do we know any mudcatters in France/Italy/Denmark etc.?

Letty, in removal stress: too many books, aaargh!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 03:20 PM

Noreen, problem with that might be that Letty is not in Cork in 2006 anymore...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 05:47 PM

Me, Andy? Never said a word! (...MmmoooooooooOO!)

Letty was doing the inviting to Cork in 2006, so I presume she's planning a longterm stay (or will she be in Wagga Wagga by then?)

:0)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 03:10 AM

OOo Letty if you are in Ireland next year.....perhaps we will meet you at the Portaferry gathering if Fibula's organising it again!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 03:15 AM

Uuuups, Noreen and Letty, sorry...
I withdraw my previous posting from this thread...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From:
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 03:30 AM

Ah so, is Porta Ferry going to happen again? Same dates?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 03:31 AM

Dear Friends,

I have a friend who would be willing to stage the 2005 EuroGathering in France if people are interested (nice isolated big house in the country...lot's of land for camping, sheltered barn for music...)

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Letty
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 05:01 AM

Ah, but first: Skipjack's 2004 Eurogathering!
Looking forward to it.

Letty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 05:51 AM

Richard, that sounds wonderful!

:0)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 04:42 PM

It always sounds wonderful and turns out better. Wot about Portaferry?Something to liven up the dull winter months.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 30 Sep 03 - 05:36 AM

feresh.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: breezy
Date: 30 Sep 03 - 12:13 PM

Padstow, Cornwall, for May day i.e 1st may and the day after and the night before too

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 02:45 AM

Greetings to you all, especially Skipjack. Would you be so kind and post the date and place here? I'm too idle to work my way through all the trollish complaints in the old thread.
My participation depends, alas, on the costs of transport; nevertheless I'm eager to come to see and hear North Lincolnshire men in their natural habitat.
Mooman's proposal sounds sound to me; after a meeting overseas we should change to terra firma of the real continent, and then back to another isle.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 05:16 AM

Wilfried, old love, I am delighted that you ask.

The thread title hints at the date, but to dignify it with days, we kick off on the night of Friday 30th April, and disperse during Monday 3rd May, which is a public holiday in the UK. The weather can usually be relied on to be appalling at that time, with the notable recent exceptions of 1997 (when we changed Governments) and 2003. Yes, we British are obsessed with weather. I mention this here in case any potential attendees are already packing; put in ice pick and crampons as well as the bikini wax.

We are to gather in the village of Barrow Upon Humber, in North Lincolnshire, here . Barrow is about five kilometres south of the city of Hull, across the wide expanse of the muddy River Humber. From Hull, one has to use the magnificent Humber Bridge, which alights at Barton Upon Humber, four miles to the west of Barrow.

We are still fine tuning the event, and will post more here nearer the time. I will also do some research on local accomodation in the reasonably near future.

Greg

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 05:53 AM

What accommodation will there be - will there be somewhere to put a caravan ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 06:28 AM

Yes, Dave, there will be caravan space next door to our semi.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 07:17 AM

Hi, Skipjack - thanks for the rapid answer.
Oh poor me, I'm growing old - when an experienced librarian doesn't see a title any more, he should be drummed out to the library wall and fusilladed with all honours.
If you could care for a simple accomodation: with
1. 2 strong older trees in the garden for my hammock, distance not less then 5 yards (oaks or/and limetreespreferred, not younger than 100 years),
2. a small place for a dachshund garage (the regulation field tent), or
3. any space under any roof (above or under a table about 6"6' long and 3" wide) I should be more than content.
How to get there cheap? Is there a Ryanair terminal near?

Starting saving, and polishing my favourite treble recorder
Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 07:32 AM

Wilfried, to get there cheap: throw yourself into the nearest river you can find. Always swim downstream. At one point you should end up in the north sea - head for Great Britain, once you see it follow its east coast to the north, then swim up a bit of the Humber - four miles before you come under the bridge, get onto the lefthand (according to swimming direction) bank... ;-)

Are you expecting any treouble? And why do you want to record it? ;-)

Skipjack, don't give the floor space I booked to someone else!

And while fine-tuning, please consider giving us a tour of Hull!

As I have never waxed any bikini - which quantity do I need? And which brand is the best? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 07:44 AM

Waxing lyrical is the best Andreas.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 08:56 AM

Wilfried, if you are rash enough not to take Andreas' sound advice, a poor second would be shinning up the mooring ropes of the Pride of Rotterdam.

Flying is a cheap option, but sadly the nearest airport that offers runway space to budget airlines is Leeds/Bradford, and you will then be involved with expensive and time consuming rail journeys. We do have a perfectly suitable international airport on our doorstep, at Kirmington (Humberside Airport), but only sheiks and lottery winners are able to afford to use it.

I would suggest booking P&O Ferries out of Rotterdam Europoort, as a foot passenger, on the night of Thursday 29th April 2004, disembarking in Hull on the morning of Friday 30th April, spend the day probing the soft underbelly of Hull, after which I will collect you and drive you over the water to Barrow. Likewise, I will return you to the ferry terminal in Hull to catch the evening boat on Monday 3rd May. Change any of the dates above to suit your itinerary (i.e. I can have one of my people meet the Saturday morning boat, and/or deliver you back on Sunday night)

Andy and Wilfried, we should be able to run to floorspace for both of you, so consider yourselves housed, however Spartan the truckle

So that's sorted.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:02 AM

Ahh, alright, alright, I'm back on the 'cat again and willing to think about Portaferry 2004 if people are on for it. That, or Eurogathering 200x in Portaferry instead?

Skippy - I will do my very best to get to Hell Hull, and will be practising especially hard. What tunes should I learn to be able to accompany you guys on my lurid purple-n-lime kazoo?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:08 AM

Royal Stewart?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:08 AM

What tunes on a kazoo? Does it make any difference at all which tune you play? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:10 AM

Clearly Andreas you missed her divine accompaniment on said instrument at Portastock 2003!

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:11 AM

Oh sorry, Spartan.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:11 AM

Pshaw! I have scrimped together enough money for a rosewood tunable bass kazoo. It gives a fine, rounded, deep tone and NEVER goes flat.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:24 AM

But, Richard, I heard the Stony Stratford Horror Kazoo Band... ;-)

Fib, let me step on it and we will see whether it goes flat or not... ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:31 AM

Yo Fibs!! Lovely to see your bone-axe handle again!

Hope you can do both, do Portaferry and Hull9.

And I second Andy. You already know all the tunes, more or less!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 10:15 AM

I too can remember the Stony Stratford Kazoo Orchestra. Does the new model have buttons or keys ? With the tin kazoos the main trouble was that they could be rather sharp - I once ripped my hand open on one !

In spite of Fib and her WMD, Linda & I will try and make it - I might even bring some of my beer.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Morticia
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 10:23 AM

My kazoo wants to go too so I suppose we'd better go along with it....let the little bugger out on it's own and all sorts of unpleasantnesses occur....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 03:41 PM

Fibula-wonderful, is Portaferry on again in 2004, when, what dates? Let us know quick please (looking forward to possibility)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 02 Oct 03 - 07:19 AM

Eric - I'm on for holding it again. My_guru said she'd help out with organising (are you still on for that Hilary?). I'll post a new thread about it and see what the interest is like.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 06 Oct 03 - 05:51 AM

MudGuard - thanks for your most valuable advice - but have you ever seen a lead duck swimming? (Not leading, but the heavy metal.)
Skipjack - thanks for the soothing news; I'm keen to lie down next to Andreas - when I'm full of beer and on my back I'm an unequalled master snorer. So I could give it back to him for his most bloody advices about swimming to Hull.

Wilfried
(just back from a town twinning band meeting in France and slowly recovering. Why are musicians so prone to drinking everywhere? My head!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 06:15 PM

Maybe the level of alcohol consumption is directly related to the quality of the music? We all seemed quite sober to me in Groningen ...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: danensis
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 09:15 AM

I've just looked at the map to see where Barrow upon Humber is, and find out its quite near Goxhill, where my great-great-great-grandfather came from. So a real roots event!

I wonder if we can moor a boat in the Ancholme?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 12:39 PM

Yes John, moorings are available on the Ancholme at South Ferriby, where a small hairy farmer will look after your craft whilst you are visiting Goxhill

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 01:29 PM

Skipjack, when did you become a farmer? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 05:52 PM

Oakley is the small hairy farmer who hangs out by the South Ferriby sluice, luring bitterns to their doom with his booming voice...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 06:08 PM

Noreen, do you want to tell me that Skipjack is not small or not hairy? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 07:04 PM

Sorry Andy, I missed your joke. (slap wrists)

No, the lovely Skipjack is neither small nor hairy (and no, I'm not going to tell you how I know) but his beloved boat is dented :0(

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 09:23 PM

Small and hairy is slightly more beautiful than big and hairy, isn't it? (Talking entirely of facial hair, of course ...)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 07:46 PM

Please: Why is it that I seem to have the knack of bringing threads to a full stop? Refresh, with a happy New Year to all Mudcatters and particularly to those I've met so far at Muenster, Groningen and Selby.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,The Bull In Barton Beds
Date: 02 Jan 04 - 01:17 PM

Where is the gathering taking place?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 02 Jan 04 - 06:39 PM

Ah, a lone bovine voice from Barton-Avec-Hyphens! Oaklet is on hand with teat dip to cater for all ruminant needs.

The Eurogathering will take place in Barrow Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire (a spit from Hull), close to Barton Sans Hyphens, and the peoples of Bedfordshire are particularly welcome.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 02 Jan 04 - 08:19 PM

Moo!

We'll be there too!

Clan McMoo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Bull in Barton le Clay Beds
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 05:20 AM

Hello many thanks to Skipjack k8. Looking forward to it already. Are there any clubs and or sing-a-rounds in the area you could recommend should we be in the area of Hull or near by in the mean time? We have many down here not least of all 'The Bull in Barton le Clay Beds' on Mondays.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 01:03 PM

I believe there's a singaround in Scanlon's in Brigg of a Wednesday night. Please check that elsewhere before making a special trip. Otherwise, the Beverley sessions would be worth visiting, or the Six Bells in Barrow every Tuesday, or the Brocklesby Hunt in Goxhill every Wednesday.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 02:04 PM

Well mooed, Mooman, and the season's greetings to you all!

Wilfried (still scanning)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 14 Jan 04 - 11:06 AM

feresh

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 06:43 AM

Essex Girl and I are still planning to try to get to this event complete with our ancient little caravan. Is someone going to start a list of those going, and will there be a timetable of events, menues etc as for Stony Stratford ?

Incidently will Oaklet need to dip Linda's nipples ?

Let's try to keep this thread current in the same way that the SS one was - the comic/fantasy bits especially were great fun.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 07:28 AM

Right, peeps, I have had a few enquiries about accomodation in the locale, so I have had a look round the possibilities.

I have it down that Doo Ron and Glen have bagged the double room at the B&B over the road, and that Wolfgang has first refusal on the other, single room there (if he doesn't fancy the indoor camping in my bothy). Incidentally, it is run by the redoubtable Mrs Styles, whose architect, cyclist, musician and all round good egg husband has a website here where fine whistles are available. The Moos and the Vikings are staying at our shack, as is Mudguard and Letty, but I'm worried that the sewer won't cope with any more.

However, there are seven beds available in various configurations at King's Well, in Goxhill which is in the next village to Barrow, roughly two miles to the east. There is also Glengarth B&B in Goxhill that may be worth checking out.

If you fancy hotelling it, there is Reeds Hotel, near Barton Upon Humber
which affords expansive views of Oakley's whelk pens, but that is a good four miles west of Barrow and the centre of activities.

Camping and caravanning is also an option, which will probably bring damnation on the weather. There is one in Barton Upon Humber

Having said all that lot, I wish I had found this page first, as it has the whole lot listed there!

Even I'm starting to look forward to it now!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 07:34 AM

Sorry, David, we crossposted, as that last one of mine took an hour to prepare.

Glad you and the hirsute Lady Linda will be able to come. I haven't confirmed a running order yet, but we will have the centrepiece in Barrow Village Hall on the Saturday night, with the rest centred on the various local pubs that will house sessions and the like.

It would be a good idea to start a list, so if anyone would like to take a stab at one, I'd appreciate it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 07:50 AM

People going=
Mooman
Letty
Suzanne [skw]
Eric The Viking
Noreen
Oaklet
MudGaurd
Wolfgang
Deanmiester
Wilfred Schaum
Dave Bryant
Fibula Matlock
John Rouse
and I might go, if i'm not doing nowt.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 08:02 AM

...and you can also add

Lady McMoo
Da Doo Ron Ron
Glen

to the list jOhn!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 08:02 AM

...and Essex Girl

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 08:03 AM

...and Dawn the Viking (I assume?)

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 08:05 AM

I'll bring a tent unless anyone has floorspace? I'm housetrained and have all my own teeth.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 10:15 AM

Skipjack - in one of your earlier postings you suggested that we could put our caravan next to your semi - was that serious - our caravan is only 11 feet long.

BTW - Linda's hardly hirsute - in spite of not shaving or dipilating various areas !

Perhaps we ought to bring the boat ('Ursa Minor' 17" Cabin Cruiser) instead of the caravan.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 01:47 PM

Can we come? Could do with somewhere closer to stick caravan though if there is anywhere. How far is Goxhill Road from where it all happen? Will try to give them a ring as it looks fairly close.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 04:52 AM

What would be the ideal numbers for this gathering - is there a top limit ?

I think we should be trying to get all the mob who went to Stony Stratford there at least. That would include Micca & Kat, LtS & Manitas, and McGrath. We should have some spare seats if we're towing the caravan up. What about McFat, Raggy and co as well. If it's going to be a Euro gathering, then we need to start recruiting.

Is anyone organising the inflatable moat for the underwater kazzoo championships ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 07:38 AM

Ducks and Ducklings, you are most welcome. It is about a fifteen minute walk to the caravan site from the middle of Barrow, but I feel that the facilities there would be much better for the caravanners and campers. Dave, there is some room down the lane beside our gaff, but it belongs to our neighbour, who can be, err, mercurial. I will ask them soon if we can invade their ground, but the site will afford far comfier conditions. Please let me know which option you want to pursue.

The theoretical top limit is however many folk we can squeeze into the village hall, which is many, and the capacity of the two village pubs (the now legendary Six Bells, and the other one, which I think is called the Royal Oak) which is also many.

However, when the usual date of the Eurogathering was decided upon for the UK leg, it caused nearly as much schism as when the one true church ended up with a Pope in Avignon as well as yer man in Rome, and as in UK terms it clashes with Mayday highjinks and the Moron Cursed (as they seem to ennunciate in 'Ull) junket in Whitby, there is likely to be a good deal of numbers dilution, which is fine with me, as long as everyone is happy doing what they're doing. In summary, I don't want anyone to go on a three line whip and end up with pressed men. Or wimmin.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 10:49 AM

I'm not fussed about being on a commercial site - We just wouldn't want to be too far from the action. Do you know anything about Greenfields Caravan & Camping Site which seems to be the nearest ? If it's still only £4 a night, that's quite cheap even compared with Caravan Club CL sites.

When are you expecting people to arrive - Friday evening or Saturday morning ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 10:57 AM

What does mercurial meen?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 11:29 AM

Miserable angry bugger John. Greenfeilds is the site we have been looking into as well Dave - may have a run over if the weather holds this weekend for a reccie.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 11:35 AM

According to my (quite old) dictionary mercurial does mean mean ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 11:48 AM

Dave, we'll probably kick off with a pub session on the Friday night.

Jane, I'm out and about at the weekend, so I can't invite you to call in for a cuppa. Happy hunting anyway.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 Jan 04 - 08:25 AM

Went over to Barrow but didn't manage to locate the campsite - lousy weather didn't help. What is the likely programme for the weekend Skippy and do any of the pubs allow kids?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Jan 04 - 08:58 AM

Dave....unfortunately Micca, Myself, LtS and Limpet formally known as Bratling and Sorcha will be at Hastings Jack in the Green Festival that weekend with the Giants......maybe next year.....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 05:30 AM

Sorry you couldn't find the campsite Jane. It is to the east of the village, on the road to Goxhill, and can probably be best found by bunging the postcode into streetmap or multimap.

I am due to negotiate with the Six Bells tomorrow night, so I will report back re child policy.

The planning is still at a fluid stage, as we chaos merchants say, but initial ideas are thus:-

Friday night (30th April)      Mixed song and tune session in Six Bells, Barrow
Saturday Lunchtime (1st May)   Mixed song and tune session in Haven Inn, Barrow Haven
Saturday afternoon             Cultural tour of Hull, by coach from and to Barrow (these are high points of Eurogatherings)
Saturday night                Centrepeice concert, Barrow Village Hall, featuring a performance by Cara, open mic and separate singaround and tune sessions (if wanted)
Sunday Lunchtime (2nd May)    Mixed song and tune session in Royal Oak, Barrow
Sunday Night                   Survivors' Session in Six Bells, Barrow
Monday (3rd May)               Depart to seek liver transplant.

Also, we didn't want to miss the chance to do a Mudcat Fundraiser, so there'll probably be a raffle or suchlike on the Saturday night do, so please everyone bring something of value or interest to put up (that includes a quart of whelks in a presentation Kilner jar (read Cannon, Americans), David). jOhn might even be persuaded to cart over a vanfull of his famous curry. The possibilities are endless.

There'll be plenty of free time to do one's own thing, and it's a dip in/out sort of a do anyway, but hopefully everyone will make the Saturday night hootenannay.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 05:37 AM

Mrs Duck - well if you enter the postcode for the site into STREETMAP.COM you end up here.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 05:41 AM

Tried phoning - Greenfields closed three years ago - have to look at one of the other sites.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:06 AM

Silver Birches seems to be the only site of the four which is still open. It's a commercial site with full facilities, but costs £9 or so night - with an extra charge if there are more than two people.

There is supposed to be another (more basic - ie CL level) site on Barrow Road though, but I can't find a phone number - any ideas Skipjack ?   I'll have a look in my Caravan Club book.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,KJ & CT
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:20 AM

Can we come?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:00 AM

Dear Guests KJ & CT,

If your plan is to have an excellent weekend of music, song and humour with a great bunch of people then I'm sure you'll be made most welcome!

Peace

moo (former EuroGathering organizer!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 09:01 AM

Richard, they are speaking Brummie, and Oaklet has translated it for me. Apparently they live very close and would like to come and delight us with what, on previous form, will be a ripsnorter of a set at the Open Mic on Saturday night, as well as as many sessions they can make. KJ is a midwife, so may be limited by unreasonable mothers insisting on parturition during session time. The rest of the message was a bit rambling, but that's the gist of it. Clever bloke that Oaklet. Plays the violin, too.

Dave, I think I know that place; wobbled past it on me bike this morning, into the teeth of a north-westerly with scything rain. Then I espied the delightful Pistachio in Hessle Square, but fearing her well known lyrca-lust, admired her from afar. Sorry, I'm rambling now. I will check it out. Sorry all that info is so out of date. The caravan sign is still up on the roadside. Will report back.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 09:20 AM

I rang Brigg Tourist Information (01652 657053) who cover the area, and they confirm that there is only Silver Birches still open. They are right next door to the legendary Sloop , so if history had been different, we'd be having the EuroGathering there!

Any chance of bringing bikes, as there is a cycle path between Barrow and Barton?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 09:21 AM

Beware of Pistachios which are hard to crack, Skip.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 05:18 AM

In the thread about Kendall & Sorcha visiting the UK, Bill\Sables describes Barrow upon Humber as part of Yorkshire. Is this just because his geography is hazy about the southern boundaries of his county, or is yorkish expansionism about to rear it's ugly head ? I think you might have to consider raising a defence militia of sturdy Lincolnshire yeomanry to repel any planned invasion from the north. Perhaps Mr Sables' recent overseas trip was in order to find allies from other countries.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 05:30 AM

Actually Dave, Bill is a Geordie...so can be forgiven for his hazy knowledge of the Peoples' Republic's borders!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 07:55 AM

OK, but doesn't he currently live in Yorkshire ? - I'd advise vigilence.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 11:15 AM

Oh. oh - what are you up to?
Isn't it the integrity of North Lincolnshire we see endangered here, if I remember Skipjack and his fellow Viking right?
Must I bring my flintlock with me?

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 21 Jan 04 - 05:47 AM

I have found a couple of Caravan Club CL (Certified Location) sites listed in the CC sites directory. These are usually just fields with a water point and elsan emptying facilities, although some do have loos and electrical hook-ups. They are usually quite cheap £5 or less. Officially they only allow CC members and are restricted to a maximum of 5 pitches, but many that we've been on don't enforce these rules strictly.

West Marsh Lane, Barrow Haven DN19 7HA. Tel: [phone] £5 map.

Soff Lane, Goxhill DN19 7NA.   Tel: [phone] £3   map.

I haven't managed to contact either of them yet.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 21 Jan 04 - 11:45 AM

Have contacted both of the above and their prices have increased since my site directory was published.

The first (about 1 1/2 miles away) now costs £6.50 per night but that includes a power hook-up, there is a single toilet.

The second (about 3 miles away) now costs £4 per night, no hook-ups, but it does have 2 toilets (male & female).

I probably will go for the second as I shouldn't need the hook-up (for a radiator) at that time of year.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 21 Jan 04 - 11:58 AM

David, you are damning us to certain glaciation on that basis! Come to the closer one and give us warm skies!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Jan 04 - 12:33 PM

A bit far to walk back though Dave.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 22 Jan 04 - 05:38 AM

The first site is a bit far to walk back to as well - so if I'm driving anyway it won't make much difference. There is a lunchtime session planned for the pub at Barrow Haven, but I'm not sure if you can get there from the first site without walking back down West Marsh Lane to Ferry Lane, as there's the beck in the way. BTW - Are you a Caravan Club member Mrs Duck ?

Of course if anyone knows a friendly farmer, with a spare field (and preferably a water tap) then that might sort the problem.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 23 Jan 04 - 04:14 AM

ferwssh

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 23 Jan 04 - 04:23 AM

How erudite John - but rather an understatement.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 23 Jan 04 - 04:38 AM

Dave, I'll broach the subject with the neighbours this very weekend, and then get back to you. I saw Mrs D when I popped into the Black Dog (Yorkshire Gathering Main Stage) with the Viking on Wednesday, and she was saying that it is now unlikely she and Geoff will be over for the whole do, and may only make an appearance.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 23 Jan 04 - 06:14 AM

better once than never. quack

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 26 Jan 04 - 03:59 AM

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 26 Jan 04 - 04:33 AM

Dave, I got round to our neighbours for a cuppa this weekend, and they are fine about pitching your van on their turf. So that's sorted.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 26 Jan 04 - 05:51 AM

Thanks Skippy - at least we'll be central !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 01 Feb 04 - 05:52 PM

The field next to Butters Wood, in Goxhill (over the road from the Caravan Club, bounded by the railway line, Soff Lane and College lane on the map identified by Dave Bryant) has been offered, subject to confirmation, for Mudcatters attending the Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd who want to camp or caravan.

Part of the field may be under hay so the numbers on-site would have to be negotiated There is a small amount of hard standing for caravans and the like but no hook-ups. There is a tap but no toilet facilities so you would have to bring your own loos.

There is a strong possibility of a marquee being available for after session socialising.

If there is any interest in using this site then I could follow this up.


Doug C

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 02 Feb 04 - 04:42 AM

If there are likely to be a few other caravans, campers etc, we'll be quite happy to use it. If we're likely to be there on our own, we'd probably rather park our van next to Skipjack's. We shouldn't need a hook-up in May, about the only thing that would be useful is somewhere (ie a drain) to empty a porta-potti if it becomes full. We have a whole herd of gazebos if needed.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 02 Feb 04 - 01:20 PM

When we camped there in the summer, we dug a hole in a quiet corner and disposed of the waste in there.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 03 Feb 04 - 05:50 AM

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 03 Feb 04 - 07:04 AM

Doug are you sure that you didn't tip it down jOhn's hole ? - he seems to be in that warm-up phase he goes through before he posts.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 06:06 AM

Oh no more from jOhn - did you fill that hole in again ?

Lack of elsan dumping facilities doesn't really matter to us - we only ever use it for recycling beer.

Perhaps we ought to find out who else is interested in camping or caravanning. According to one of the postings above, the Ducks are not planning to bring their caravan now - any change to that if there is this site available ?

So - Good Morning Campers - please declare yourselves.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Llanfair
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 07:12 AM

I think I might make it this year. Possible camper van if there's room.

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: brid widder
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 07:22 AM

Dave Bryant said...
'I think we should be trying to get all the mob who went to Stony Stratford there at least. That would include Micca & Kat, LtS & Manitas, and McGrath. ... What about McFat, Raggy and co as well.'

Well I've been forgotten but I was at Stony Stratford too... this sounds fun... and close to home I'm in Hull... several of of us did try to point out early on that this clashes with Moor & Coast http://www.moorandcoast.co.uk/   ...I know McFat is there... he's on the guestlist! & I'm fairly sure Raggytash will be there too. Can I say I feel very offended at being called a Troll for mentioning a previous committment that prevents me from welcoming you all to my home town... have fun ...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 08:03 AM

Brid Widder, although I don't believe I am your accuser, I feel I ought to reply as the organiser, and say that I am sorry you feel insulted. I really didn't want all the shouting for and against the date that happened earlier on, as I only wanted two things. Firstly, that everyone accepts that the Eurogathering always happens on the first weekend in May, and secondly that I want everyone to do what they want, and attend the function that appeals to them most. I don't think the rather shrill debate on date was helpful, and I regret even more that it has left you feeling insulted, and ultimately ignored. I did respectfully point out to Dave that a lot of folk he mentioned had other festivals they intended to support, and that it was OK with me.

Please accept my apology for whoever insinuated you were engaging in Trolling, and I hope that you and all the regulars going to the Moor and Coast have a wild old time.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: brid widder
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 04:45 PM

It was this: -

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard - PM
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 02:35 PM

I was just thinking about posting a note on the old thread - but this might bring the trolls (those who complain about date, place, ...) over here as well...


But thanks Skipjack...I'm sure we'll all have fun... I'm just sorry you won't all get to see Hull at it's best... WITH US IN IT!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 08:24 PM

Brid widder - I'm sure Andy/MudGuard didn't mean any harm and used the term 'trolls' tongue-in-cheek! He's VERY mild-mannered ... Hope you'll have a great festival, anyway!

As to the campsite: I'm not sure whether I'll be bringing the car, but if I do I'll need a parking space, so I'd be interested.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Feb 04 - 03:45 AM

I will need space for my camper, but all of the camping options seem to be at least a half hour walk, and I don't do them.

Barrow Haven looks nearest and a hook-up is always nice (just my .08333p) but I'm happy to go with the flow - I do think we campers should all be at the same place.

Let me know what you all decide.

cheers, Terry

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Terry K
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 08:10 AM

Whoops, cookie gone - that was me.

Terry

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 09:45 AM

Wow- blast from the past- Terry K!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 05:13 PM

Terry K - Linda and I would be quite happy to transport you to and from the field suggested by Doug. BTW the site at Barrow Haven is a Caravan Club CL site, so you would need to be a CC member.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 16 Feb 04 - 03:27 PM

I thought it a good idea to refresh this thread. Has the question of the location and date been resolved? I only ask as Stourport-on-Severn is empty for the whole of July. Just agree a date and I'll have a word with the owner.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 17 Feb 04 - 04:19 AM

I hope so Oaklet as I'm already making my travel arrangements! Seriously, I think that point was well-debated and has been resolved now.

Really looking forward to the long weekend, especially as I didn't get to Loughstock and Planxty (:>(

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wolfgang
Date: 17 Feb 04 - 07:48 AM

I'm also planning my travel already.
Trains: Muenster to Hull: 10 hours
       Hull to Muenster 14 hours

I found this time difference a bit puzzling.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Snuffy
Date: 17 Feb 04 - 08:29 AM

Especially as it's downhill going back, Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Feb 04 - 08:32 AM

Where is all this happening exactly please, are there pub names villages towns etc and/or timetable. thanks

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Feb 04 - 12:06 PM

Guest some of the info is throughout the thread, dont know if timetable exists, I suspect not at this stage, I'm sure one of the above can help, they are well worth a visit

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 17 Feb 04 - 12:09 PM

Preliminary timetable for the weekend posted by Skipjack towards the beginning of this thread.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 17 Feb 04 - 07:24 PM

Guest, it is being held from Friday 30th April to Monday 3rd May 2004 in the sleepy hamlet of Barrow Upon Humber, which nestles between the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds and the broad majestic Humber, in North Lincolnshire, close to the Humber Bridge and the place where jOhn from hull lives. But it might be in Stourport on Severn in July. An carping workshop is offered, abitiously priced at £57, but anyone interested will be unable to apply by PM.

The programme sketched out on the back of a fag packet, which is already in chaos, is:-

Friday night (30th April)      Mixed song and tune session in Six Bells, Barrow
Saturday Lunchtime (1st May)   Mixed song and tune session in Haven Inn, Barrow Haven
Saturday afternoon             Cultural tour of Hull, by coach from and to Barrow (these are high points of Eurogatherings)
Saturday night                Centrepeice concert, Barrow Village Hall, featuring a performance by Cara, open mic and separate singaround and tune sessions (if wanted)
Sunday Lunchtime (2nd May)    Mixed song and tune session in Royal Oak, Barrow
Sunday Night                   Survivors' Session in Six Bells, Barrow
Monday (3rd May)               Depart to seek liver transplant.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 03:03 AM

£57???? What a rip-off!!!!!! There are sessions all over the world (most of which I've been to) where you can learn how to be as good as me for nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If any player has got £57 to burn on such a pointless excercise, they can just put it behind the bar at the Geriatric Eel and Pram whilst us experinced sessioneers rip along with gay abandon!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed!!!!

etc. etc.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 05:21 AM

Will it include reverse parking in the price

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 05:28 AM

My dear Lard Skip, I am concerned about the lack of activities on the Monday. My liver transplant may well be scheduled for that evening, and as it is a public holiday, I suggest a festive bout of grease-wrestling (whelks optional) during the daytime hours.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 06:41 AM

I have put a dozen or so on an intensive fitness program and a special diet of Quavers in order that the whelk-wrestling contests will be evenly balanced. Could potential participants let me know well in advance, stating whether or not you are left handed or allergic to satsumas.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 07:43 AM

Oh why does the winkle always turn to the right,
Turn to the right, turn to the right
Why does the winkle going upstairs at night
Put his little nightshirt on and turn to the right
Tail first he toddles up to bed
He pulls his little door down tight on his head
But why does the winkle always turn to the left
When he comes down for breakfast in the morning

I am informed by my friends at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex that this doesn't hold true for Whelks though, as Neptunea Contraria the reverse spiral Whelk is quite commonly found in that vicinity. Is this the reason that you are enquiring about how the Whelk wrestling entrants are organised in their dexterity, Oaklet ?

Incidently, Essex Girl cooks a superb Paella as will be attested to by the various attendees of our BBQs - perhaps she could use Whelks in one ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 08:59 AM

Oakley sweetie, I have double-jointed thumbs and hips - I hope this does not preclude me from the contest. I am prepared to make it fairer on the whelks by donning a blindfold.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 09:28 AM

You are not allowed to use a kazoo as a weapon !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 09:50 AM

Dammit, the kazoo was the ace up my sleeve!
(Actually, I forgot the kazoo for the Portaferry meet, but replaced it with a more effective form of terror - my fiddle... I will be bringing that to the People's Republic of 'Ull, as the Greg the Oil Baron postively encourages wanton beginners' fiddlin'. I reckon 10 sets of the few polkas I know will blast the whelks into submission.)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 11:07 AM

Whatever you do Fib, don't give that Skip E-Wing £57, otherwise someone will post with an amusing name, using exclamation marks and bold type. I have just prodded Ripper - the most promising of the wrestling whelks. What a difference a bit of carbo and tartrazene can make! Fiesty and aggressive with a deft and damaging touch of the foot. At this rate, entrants may have to sign a disclaimer.

Oi! Dave Bryant, I can assure you there is nothing reverse-spiral about my whelks. This sort of thing may be ok in Walton-on-the-Hyphens, but this is the north, where a spiral only goes in one direction. Such accusations, across a crowded bar would end in the premature demise of a pint pot, a hasty evacuation of the premises, bloodshed, an ambulance and handshakes in the morning.

'appen.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 11:28 AM

Have taken out adequate whelk cover, Oaks - £57 well spent, although I believe there are real insurance companies that won't take any money for whelk insurance, and will welcome complete beginner wrestlers!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 06:24 AM

Tartrazine - in that case I'm not scared of your Whelks - they're Yellow.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Letty
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 08:28 AM

Good new, I've booked the flight, so I'm coming!

GOING OUT
From Dublin(DUB) to Leeds Bradford Uk(LBA)
Fri, 30Apr04 Flight FR154 Depart DUB at 12:40 and arrive LBA at 13:35

COMING BACK
From Leeds Bradford Uk(LBA) to Dublin(DUB)
Mon, 03May04 Flight FR153 Depart LBA at 10:25 and arrive DUB at 11:15

Hope the 5.15 train to Dublin doesn't break down (as trains usually break down when I set foot in them).
Wish I could have taken a direct flight from Cork, but BMI is not as cheap as they think they are :-)


Letty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 09:51 AM

I hope that we can make your epic trip worthwhile Letty.

Fib - I hope that this Whelk wrestling will be performed naked in mud ! - perhaps I should get Essex Girl to enter.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 10:05 AM

Sorry Dave - grease, not mud. Nudity optional, although Oakley's proclivity for getting nekkid in the jacuzzi (before he sank under the bubbles in an untimely death) might suggest a general state of deshabille.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 11:45 AM

I don't think that grease is good for Whelks - we'll have to check with Oakley, but I think it might have to be mud. I'm sure that the Whelks will be naked - except for their shells of course - so you might be asking for an unfair advantage.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 11:56 AM

Grease not good for whelks? I've always thought they went most excellently well with drawn butter.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 12:16 PM

I'm sure that it screws up their wrestling abilities though.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 12:20 PM

Letty, Your landing time is noted, as is your returning time. I finish school about 15.30 that afternoon. I'll see what I can organise about pickup and transport over for you. You can see my puppy!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 12:23 PM

Of course there will be the nominal £57 charge.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 05:46 PM

....per whelk.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 05:48 PM

Oaklet, you should see the size of the Severn whelks!

It's warmer down 'ere, you know, in the soft south.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 04:43 AM

Oaklet is at this very moment delivering my aerophone to an electrician in Birmingham, so cannot be here to opine. I am having talent substitute fitted. Delighted to hear that our lovely Letty is going to make it over from Cork.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 09:46 AM

Linda doesn't like Whelks, but she quite enjoys the odd winkle.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Kate
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 01:40 PM

I'm very late in reading this thread but just wanted to say that I'll come along with my friend Sarah if that's Ok Skipjack? Will have to start searching through the cellar for my tent. Might need a good dusting.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 02:13 PM

First of all: Brid Widder, sorry if I offended you, it was not intended.

Second: I just booked the flights, so I will come!

Third: of course, I confirm the booking of floor space at your place, Skip!

cu soon!

Andy/MudGuard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 03:11 PM

Kate, how will you and Sarah get over? Don't forget I have your sleeping bag.Letty and Andy will be coming with me on the Friday night.

Skipkack you slut, how dare you call me nasty names when I suggested using an effects pedal for playing the guitar when you are actually doing it to your beloved chest piano!!( I dunno, the stuff we have to go through to be together)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 03:19 PM

If it's travel arrangement time could anyone living within the Nine Circles of Hull tell me where the nearest train station might be?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 04:28 PM

The wheels are square after Doncaster, Fibs, following the Hengist Pod model. If you can get to Hull central, I'll order a curry from Mustafa's, and you can hitch a ride with jOhn.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 04:34 PM

will that be a hamster curry then? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 02:58 AM

Hi Skipjack,

I have checked the timetables of the German and British Railways and am considering the big adventure of 17 hours train travel from my home to Barrow Haven Station, with a lively study of London Underground.
But as an alternative I'll check the amenities of Ryanair and such at the weekend. (Ferry from Rotterdam is too expensive for this man.)
I'm planning my arrival for Friday, and have booked my floor place long ago, remember? But two robust hooks 3 yards distant for my hammock can do, too.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 05:28 AM

Feckin' Virgin Trains!! I've just spent over half an hour trying to find tickets from Bristol to Doncaster (they'd like to charge me about 100 quid for this privilge, despite the fact that they offer a 14 day advance price of 14 quid each way). Their phone line is one of those automated ones that you have to speak to - arrrgh!

Anyway, I'm going to try and bum a life to Sheffield and get a train from there. I think my mates should be going climbing that weekend (oh, the sacrifices I make for Mudcat!) so that gets me as far as Stanage Edge at least.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 09:07 AM

Linda and I will probably have a couple of spare seats up from SE London if anyone's interested. Our basic route would be Blackwall Tunnel - M11 - A1 - A15 etc.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:57 AM

Preparing to book my travel I found out that May 3rd is a Holiday in England. Is this true? If yes, why? To celebrate the martyrs Philippus and Jacobi (both)? The Finding of the Cross, or Béla IV. King of Hungary?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 03:04 AM

Labour day (?) in GB is the first Monday in May, not as in Germany the 1st of May.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 04:43 AM

It's going to be renamed as National Whelk day.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Com Seangan
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 04:52 AM

Are ye serious or what? Is there really a gathering? If so where is it to be, a rough agenda, dates, venue and give us name of organiser.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 05:05 AM

No, Sir, we're not joking. There still is a tradition growing. For the programme look here in this thread

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 05:57 AM

Dear Dave,

What are your approximate intended times for travelling? It could possibly open up some other, less costly means of me getting to the Gathering if you have the space, either joining you in London or Stanstead (would that be out of your way?).

Very best regards,

moo (Richard)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,bong
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 06:05 AM

The blue click link set up by Wilfried says there is a £57 charge for this gathering, does this mean meals, camp fees etc are included? This would save me having to bring a shed load of stuff up north.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 06:40 AM

We'll be driving right past Stansted airport on the M11 Richard - at the moment, however, we don't know exactly when. We are expecting to do most of the driving on the Friday, but have wondered about driving up to a caravan site near Huntingdon on the Thursday night and staying over there so that we're the other side of the London rush hour on Friday morning and right near the A1. When were you thinking of coming over ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 08:51 AM

There is NO CHARGE for this event(apart from your own accommodation, food and drink arrangements)- the £57 is a spurious extrapolation by some roguish type/troublemaker- not you I trust, GUEST bong? (Are you a friend of Michael Miles?)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,bong
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 09:16 AM

Thank you Noreen for your post. But if you go up the page a bit to Wilfireids post and click on the link, it takes you to a SkipjackK8 Post that DEFINITELY asks for £57 workshop fees. I will take your word for it being wrong. Thanks but confused.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 09:59 AM

S'okay bong, that fee definitely doesn't refer to the Eurogathering, but to some other wheeze altogether. If Skippy tries to charge us such fees we shall drown him in a vat of his own dripping. Keep a tight hold of your £57 and use it to place a bet on Oakley's Superwhelk to win the grease wrestling contest.

(Skip, can I be contentious here and say I *like* the workshop idea? And can I say it with authority since I'm the type of beginner that might benefit from it?)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 10:49 AM

£57 for what? He's not still trying this old chestnut again is he?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 11:26 AM

According to Skip it's for "an carping workshop" - hey wouldn't carp eat Oaklet's Whelks ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Heinz
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 11:42 AM

57 is MY number the sooner this gathering is over the better, the only thing I can perform is wind related, but I've also made a bloody fortune from it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 01:36 PM

GUEST,bong:

The post of Skipjack's that Wilfried linked to is intended to be read:
a) intelligently
b) with tongue in cheek
c) with a pinch of salt
d) in Stourport on Severn in the snow
e) all of the above

Alternatively we should forewarn the NHS of the anticipated increase in demand on the bank holiday Monday for organ transplants.

:0)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:02 PM

Bong, and to whom it may concern, the fiftysevenpoundery was a little canter a few guests where having at my expenses on this thread . So it kind of overflowed here as another cash-register idea to supplement cash injections into my dripping emporium.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:16 PM

Fibs, I'll see that you get a good one to one fiddling session with Oaklet, who apart from being a man about Birmingham and a sex god is a fine teacher. And Letty can join in if you fancy three-in-a-tune.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Terry K
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:29 PM

And can someone teach me to play the guitar? Shouldn't take long, should it?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:38 PM

Terry, Oaklet knows the very fellow, but I fear the advice will include practice, bedrooms and 30 years. But it'll be grand to see you again, so do please make the trek north.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:40 PM

I have devised a pricing stragey for my materclasses. They cost




(wait for it)





£57.00


Hurrah!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:51 PM

materclasses? Do they have to do with mating? ;-)
So is it £57 per person or per couple? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 02:55 PM

Sorry - I meant musterclasses.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 03:01 PM

musterclasses?
£57 per soldier, per platoon or per batallion? (SCNR) ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 03:01 PM

Please see the new thread entitled "Beginers' Session Workshops - How Much Should I Actually Charge?" If only I had the courage of my convictions. (I don't have any by the way, except for speeding in 1996. If fact, I am wholesome, rich and lovely).

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 03:16 PM

Sorry I thought the £57 was the price being charged by the Barrow on Humber sandwich shop to feed every one for the weeeknd.

And as for you, you two timing key pumping pimp, you told me it was over between you and Oaklet-now you are refering to him as a sex god! So much for our "stick insect" club. Was it him you were calling out to in your sleep at Portaferry? "Ah, my little botle of virgin oil". I heard you, you didn't think I did, but I heard you mumbling into your pillow, you, you GREASE BALL.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 26 Feb 04 - 03:57 AM

Don't be appalled by Eric's harsh words - when singing and playing he seems to be a very fine and decent fellow ;o))

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Feb 04 - 05:11 AM

£57 for a three-in-a-tune fiddle with the wholesome, rich and lovely sex-god Oaks? Why, that's a veritable bargain! Please find attached a postal order for 3p and a forged IOU as a downpayment.

Eric - love conquers oil, never fear.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 26 Feb 04 - 05:38 AM

Eric - I've heard on the grapevine that Oaklet is more into Whelks these days !

I'm sure that for 57 quid Linda will don her JTLQ gear and run a "Correction" workshop for any "naughty boys".

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 26 Feb 04 - 03:16 PM

Now Dave, that sounds interesting, I'm sure he'll be jealous when he hears me squeal with pain, and he's not the cause of it!

You're quite right Fib, I suppose we should pour oil on troubled waters.

Mind you that Oaklet is a bit of a piece isn't he? Pity he doesn't keep sheep.Mind you if I catch that Skipjack up to no good I'll emulsify him for good and all.

By the way, what's the Irish name for a dealer in Lard?

O'Leaginous.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 27 Feb 04 - 05:09 AM

Mmmmmm, whelks in dripping. It's all coming together beautifully.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 27 Feb 04 - 08:13 AM

Whelks are usually dripping when you pull them out of the water.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Kate
Date: 29 Feb 04 - 01:38 PM

Hi Eric. Sarah should be driving unless I pass my test in time and can drive us myself - but that would be a minor miracle at the mo! Still at least the North of England's roads are safer without me on them!!!

I'll either catch up with you before the gathering and get my sleeping bag then or can you to bring it on the Friday?

Fibs: If you can get to Leeds -it's only a short train ride from Sheffield then we can probably give you a lift over to the gathering. My housemate's driving so it depends on her but I'm sure that'll be fine

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 29 Feb 04 - 02:37 PM

Fibs, If you can come via Cleckheaton, I'll lend you me crash helmet first!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 03:20 AM

And now let's lift our glasses upon the very good health of one of the most remarkable March Hares, skipjackK8, this year's ringleader of this rotten but lovely gang!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SKIP!

I'll do it this evening and sincerely do hope that your ears will ring.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 11:26 AM

Dear Dave,

I think now I will come over on the Eurostar to Waterloo. Probably Friday morning, coming back Monday evening. Is that any good for you? If not...no problem, I can get the train to Hull.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Bobjack
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 11:27 AM

200. it's mine!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 11:56 AM

How are those t-shirt plans getting on, Skip?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 01:43 PM

Can we keep the sponsor's lard logo as small as possible, please?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 01:53 PM

I'm still working on the goose fat contract, but I'm hoping to have plenty to rub on before I sew you into your summer bodice, Fibs

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 02:06 PM

Extra virgin for me, Skippy, can't you tell from my demure countenance?!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 02:16 PM

I believe the "Extra" part, but have my doubts about the "virgin" part ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 02 Mar 04 - 04:35 AM

Mooman - as I said earlier, Linda and I will probably leave Thursday evening and spend the night in the caravan at a site near Huntingdon.
We probably won't sort out the exact details until nearer the time, because we've got to sort out what Linda's 15 year old son will be doing for those nights.

Andreas - I think Fib is probably a Born-Again Virgin.

Doug Chadwick - are you still proceeding with the camp site which you mentioned ?   Linda and I are definitely planning to bring our caravan and would use it if it's available. How many others would be camping or caravanning ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Terry K
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 03:50 AM

me

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 03:57 AM

@mooman: Richard, as you did not (yet) answer my PM, did you get it?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 04:30 AM

Dear Andy,

Yes...I got your PM (I have been travelling quite a bit) and yes...that should be no problem.

Best regards,

moo (Richard)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 04:44 AM

Thanks Richard. Great.
Looking forward to meeting you again (and all the others too!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 06:36 PM

News just in.


I took drink tonight with the Caran guitarist, and we hatched a plan to hold the plenary session of the Eurogathering on the Friday night, 30th April at the Haven Inn, here , which also boasts fine accomodation, which one should talk to the good people there about directly. I think it might be quite good.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 02:38 AM

Looks fine, especially this: Downstairs we have a Restaurant and a conservatory with a sofa seating area ... Wolfgang can refresh on it if I don't claim it because of high age.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 04:28 AM

Any others who will require space for caravanning or camping ?
So far there seems to be only

Myself & Linda (Essex Girl)
Terry K


It would also be useful to have an updated list of who's going to be there.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 04:30 AM

Dear Wilfried,

Due to the high level of activity of his mind, how can we begrudge the dear Professor his customary repose of the body!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wolfgang
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 05:30 AM

Uhh (well, I'll try to pretend I haven't read the last couple of posts),

Susanne and I shall arrive at Stansted Airport (Susanne's first flight of her life) very early on Friday and at Hull about noon. We'll fly back very late on Sunday so we still can have a breakfast in Hull, however late it may be.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 06:01 AM

List of participants
If I forgot to put you on it, it was not intended, please don't be offended - same goes for people I put on the list who don't come.
Some entries in the list are marked with a ? as I am not really sure - people who asked whether they can come but did not really confirm or where I did not see that confirmation, order is more or less random (except for the ?-entries, which are towards the end):

1 Greg Skipjack
2 Eric the Viking
3 Fibula Mattock
4 Letty
5 Wilfried Schaum
6 Susanne skw
7 Wolfgang
8 Terry K
9 Richard (mooman)
10 Pat (Lady McMoo)
11 Dave Bryant
12 Linda (Essex Girl)
13 Kate
14 Sarah (Kate's housemate)
15 John from Hull9
16 Andy (MudGuard)

17 Oaklet?
18 Bron (Llanfair)?
19 Noreen?
20 Deanmeister?
21 John Rouse?
22 - 2x Some of the Ducks/Ducklings?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 06:19 AM

Oaklet without question!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 06:28 AM

Oaklet, I put the ? to your name because of that posting.

Corrected List:

1 Greg Skipjack
2 Eric the Viking
3 Fibula Mattock
4 Letty
5 Wilfried Schaum
6 Susanne skw
7 Wolfgang
8 Terry K
9 Richard (mooman)
10 Pat (Lady McMoo)
11 Dave Bryant
12 Linda (Essex Girl)
13 Kate
14 Sarah (Kate's housemate)
15 John from Hull9
16 Oaklet
17 Andy (MudGuard)

18 Bron (Llanfair)?
19 Noreen?
20 Deanmeister?
21 John Rouse?
22 - 2x Some of the Ducks/Ducklings?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: KJ
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 07:58 AM

can we come out to play?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 08:07 AM

No. You're too good.

Oh, alright.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 09:26 AM

Charge them £57, Skip.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 09:44 AM

Noreen (not Oakley's pet fresian) and Stewart without question.

Oakley, does Mrs Drinkall at no. 21 still let out her spare room, or is the lodger back?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 10:09 AM

Congratulations, Noreen - you have sent message #222. Any number above 100 written with equal figures is defined as a schnapps number and the person in charge has to stand a round to the innocent bystanders (old German custom). When? I'm eager to meet you.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 10:10 AM

Frank is back and in residence at no 21. I have a suspicion that the spare room is still spare though; the walls are paper-thin between me and no. 21.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 10:18 AM

Right, I'm off to buy a tray of Tesco's Value Bitter: only 50p a can! So what that's it's only 2% alcohol...

Think Susanne will need something a bit stronger after flying for the first time :0)

Looking forward to meeting you too, Wilfried!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 10:29 AM

50p a can Noreen ? - down here in the south you get 4 cans of Tesco's Value Bitter for about 80p. It's so low in alcohol that it probably counts as near-beer and therefore they don't have to charge duty on it - but it's great if you've got to drive home. Anyway now I know that you're coming nothing will keep me away :-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 11:30 AM

Great to hear, Noreen!

1 Greg Skipjack
2 Eric the Viking
3 Fibula Mattock
4 Letty
5 Wilfried Schaum
6 Susanne skw
7 Wolfgang
8 Terry K
9 Richard (mooman)
10 Pat (Lady McMoo)
11 Dave Bryant
12 Linda (Essex Girl)
13 Kate
14 Sarah (Kate's housemate)
15 John from Hull9
16 Oaklet
17 Noreen
18 Stewart
19 Andy (MudGuard)


20 Deanmeister?
21 John Rouse?
22 Bron (Llanfair)?
23 KJ?
24 - 2x Some of the Ducks/Ducklings?


Another schnapps number: 55 days to go...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Bloke in the Corner
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 02:31 PM

Oi! What about me! Just because I'm local anyone would think I don't count. Oh well, perhaps I don't... but I'm still coming anyway, and don't let anyone try and stop me! It's been sooooo long since I heard Oaker's fiddle...
Warten wir mal ab, ob wir noch so eine Schnappsrunde haben....
Was hoeren wir dann von deutschen Volksliedern im Gathering?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 02:52 PM

Bloke in the Corner - how should I have put you on the list?
You did never mention in the threads relating to the gathering that you will be there!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Bloke in the Corner
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 04:15 PM

See, I'm one of the invisible special forces - so quiet, never seen, yet always there.
Jesus, what a load of old cobblers!
Anyway, who the hell ARE you, mudguard? Do I know you? Have we met? What instrument do you play? Do you agree that Starbucks do really good frappuccino and aren't as bad as Macdonalds? Will you buy me an orange squash if I sing you a song you like?
Looking forward to meeting you. I sing, play guitar, banjo, mandola, bodhran, harmonica etc. None of it very well, but I do know a lot of tunes to play along to.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 04:27 PM

I am MudGuard (capital M, capital G)! Don't know whether you know me! No, we have not yet met. Tin Whistle. Don't know anything about coffee except that I hate the stuff because it has that awful coffee-taste in it. Depends on the song and the price of the orange squash.

;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Bloke in the Corner
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 09:40 AM

Tscha, es ist soweit. Ich freue mich, einen ollen Bayer kennenzulernen, und hoffen, dass wir irgendwie zusammenspielen werden. Begin practising plenty of tunes, und bring mal 'n paar deutsche Lieder mit! Ein eiskalter Jaegermeister wartet....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 09:56 AM

Nix deutsche Lieder, die mag ich nicht!
Und Jägermeister mag ich auch nicht.

And now let us switch back to English so everyone will know what we are talking about.

54 days...

And here the latest list:

1 Greg Skipjack
2 Eric the Viking
3 Fibula Mattock
4 Letty
5 Wilfried Schaum
6 Susanne skw
7 Wolfgang
8 Terry K
9 Richard (mooman)
10 Pat (Lady McMoo)
11 Dave Bryant
12 Linda (Essex Girl)
13 Kate
14 Sarah (Kate's housemate)
15 John from Hull9
16 Oaklet
17 Noreen
18 Stewart
19 Bloke in the Corner
20 Andy (MudGuard)

21 John Rouse?
22 Bron (Llanfair)?
23 KJ?
24 Deanmeister?
25 - 2x Some of the Ducks/Ducklings?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 10:04 AM

How come Fibula Mattock gets position three in the list and I am at number 16? It's just not fair.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 10:41 AM

see here for the meaning of the order

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 02:08 PM

Stop yer wingeing, Oaklet! I'm underneath you. err........

87p for 4 cans of Tesco Value Bitter, Dave! I stand corrected. It obviously doesn't attract duty, and I believe it can be sold on unlicensed premises- the shandy that used to be sold in sweet shops was 2% alcohol.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 04:14 PM

Mudgard, could you put me on top of Noreen, please.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 04:20 PM

If you are too old to climb on her, or if her resistance is too much for you, that's your problem... ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 05:05 PM

Please, could you stop that for long enough to sort out where I am going to spent the night(s)???
So I'll be coming along after all (if I actually survive the experience of my first flight ...). I kept quiet because I couldn't see a way of getting to Hull and back in time (we have no Bank Holiday in Germany). Obviously, I can't bring my car to sleep in, just a sleeping bag, so can anyone offer me a corner to squeeze into when the music's done and breakfast not yet served? I haven't trawled this thread for suggestions of b&b yet, but it would be far nicer, of course, to wake up in the morning to the tuneful snoring of some fellow Mudcatters ...
Anyway, I'm so overjoyed I'm going to make it I'd sleep in someone else's car! Great to see you all again!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 05:18 PM

Susanne, perhaps YOU are able to climb on Noreen for the nights? ;-)

Can't offer you a place to sleep, as I am a guest there myself...

Btw., are you coming to Munich next week? You didn't answer the email I sent you a month ago...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 08:51 AM

Hey Oaks - I paid 57 quid to have Skip and Erik on top of me. Show us the colour of your money and you can climb up too. It's a bit greasy though, so mind yer step.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Oaklet
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 11:20 AM

Mudguard, can you put me on top of Fibulamatic as well please. I have official permission.

Thank you.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 11:46 AM

I haven't got no 57 pounds from you, so no change (pun intended!)!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 11:50 AM

shit, I called Eric "Erik", a typical MudgGuard mistake, I do believe. I do apologise, oh Sheepish One, I was typing a mail to an Erik only moments before.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 03:43 PM

Fear not, Fibs. I am not easily offended (outwardly, but therin lies a soft and easily bruised interior) or else I could not survive the managerial skills of one now known as "Sir Oil of the ground nuts".You may spell my name anyway you wish.Letty can spell my name anyway she wishes,everyone else may call me anything they like except for himself, who may still refer to me as "underling".

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 06:48 PM

You can put my name down as attending although I might not be arriving until late on the Friday evening and will be otherwise occupied on the Sunday afternoon.

Re camping at Butters Wood
The availability of this site has been confirmed but, one month on, the way I interpret the replies is:        

Dave Bryant & Linda (Essex Girl) want to camp with others but have alternative arrangements if necessary

Terry K would prefer something closer but will go with the flow

Bron (Llanfair) is a possible with a camper van

Kate will be searching through the cellar for her tent but has not commented on the site

If you add myself, who would like to camp but could cope as a day visitor, it doesn't add up to a lot of interest – certainly not enough to warrant setting up the marquee.
Dave, Terry, Bron, Kate and any others that have not yet identified themselves: - the offers still there if you want it.


Skipjack, how do I get on to the cultural tour of Hull ? Do I have to reserve a place on the bus ? How much will it cost ? (and before some smart-arse chips in – NO! It doesn't cost £57)


Doug C

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,smart-arse
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 07:07 PM

Quite correct - it will not be £57, it will be £107 because you've booked late, but it will be worth every penny.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 09:49 AM

Is it true that we need to wear overalls, wellie boots, and curry masks for the cultural tour of Hull ?

If anyone wants to borrow a tent, I've got a spare 2-person Eurohike - but please let me know first. We also have an inner tent that we can set up inside our caravan awning.

I have a feeling that Noreen is intending Stewart to be above her - but I'd be quite willing to take over that onerous but delightful position if he gets too tired - and if Linda's somewhere else for a while :-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 10:19 AM

Glad you will come, Doug, and I hope you can get a quorum of campers and caravanners together in Goxhill.

Details of the cultural tour of Hull9 are a closely guarded secret, but your intent to partake is noted and appreciated. I'm still hoping Les will get back from Thailand in time, and delay his departure for the Moron Cursed, so that he can be our official Mudtourguide. I had intended to wait until we were about a month away to start to get a list together of Cultural Tourists, amongst other things to work out whether a bus is viable, but as the subject's been raised, please can anyone wishing to partake of the Cultural Tour please send me a PM.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 10:26 AM

Tell me the secret, then it is not only a closely guarded, but a closely MudGuarded secret! ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 11:28 AM

Is jOhn9 doing the catering ?

Andreas - I'm sure that Skip isn't going to give away state secrets to a German spy :-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: KJ
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 12:42 PM

Drop into our wonderful birthing unit on the way in to your cultural tour of 'Ull Skippy, it'll get everyone in the mood for the scenic delights 'Ull has to offer.
(Got some good pubs though folks)
(No NOT the birthing unit!!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 04:27 PM

Skipjack-URGENT is it ten or twelve bicycles you want me to collect the weekend before the bash? Get back as soon as possible, because some of them might need adjusting and tyres pumped up.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 11:15 AM

Oh yes, let us have a cycling trip!
Eric, please reserve the tallest bike for me!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 02:30 PM

No way, Andy! You're tall enough as it is! (Well, you might be able to serve as our crow's nest ...)
Anyway, doing the cultural tour by bike seems a great idea (said she, never having biked in 'Ull before). And it doesn't really seem worthwhile to find a bus for a fifteen-minute tour, does it?

Now, if I'm still allowed to come along after this nasty aside:
Dave Bryant - yes, I'd like to borrow one half of your spare tent (actually, both halves might be called for ...). So, thanks for the offer. Does it come with transport to and from the campsite? And, as I said earlier, I'll bring my own sleeping bag.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Mar 04 - 05:18 AM

Susanne - if you borrow the tent, it's up to you who you share it with ! - it's only a small (igloo style) eurohike. They'll probably be an airbed to go with it if you want. We'll have spare seats available in the car if you wish to travel at the same time as us.
We might also be able to dispense the odd cuppa etc.

Is this biking thing serious ? - we could bring a couple of folding bikes with us if so.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 10 Mar 04 - 05:54 AM

Dave - have you never met Eric?
Because if you had met him, you'd never ask whether he can be serious ;-) ;-) ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Mar 04 - 08:09 AM

Oh bugger - just after I'd managed to find my cycle clips and puncture outfit !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Letty (guesting)
Date: 10 Mar 04 - 01:18 PM

Cycling doesn't seem like a bad idea at all. I've just purchased a second-hand bike here for 25 euro (plus 12,50 repairs), and I'm gradually learning (by trial and error) how to use the gears. Would you believe I've never had a bike with gears before? They're redundant in the Netherlands. Oh MudGuard, I'll do a German song for you instead. Or a Dutch one. Or maybe both.
OK, on topic: I'm too lazy to PM you, Skip, but I'd like to come on the tour.

Letty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 02:35 AM

When Letty bikes, I'll do it also. Reserve a tall one (bicycle, not Letty) for me, I have guard measure (6' and above).

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 03:52 AM

Does this bike-o-mania breaking out all over mean I should bring my folding Brompton as well? (will mean leaving one instrument behind!)

moo (Richard)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 04:51 AM

A bike would be one way to do a tour de Hull as long as the vapours from jOhn9's curries aren't likely to seriously corrode essential parts. Perhaps Oakley could design some whelk-powered propulsion units. Noreen - I'll offer you a lift on the handlebars - it would make it quite fun trying to get to the bell !

Seriously, I think we quite likely will bring bikes with us - they can go in the caravan for the trip up.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wolfgang
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 07:18 AM

I have it down that Doo Ron and Glen have bagged the double room at the B&B over the road, and that Wolfgang has first refusal on the other, single room there (if he doesn't fancy the indoor camping in my bothy).

The single at the B&B over the road can be fixed for me from Friday to Sunday.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 11:45 AM

Consider again, mooman - a bike you need only half a day, an additional instrument all the time. Please do me the favour and bring as many instruments as possible.

Eager to hear you
Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 12:29 PM

Don't worry Richard. I've got a tandem for you and Pat!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 04:22 AM

Perhaps we could form a Barrow cycle display team - forming pyramids and that sort of thing.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 11:07 AM

Oh no, no, no, no, no! Don't start the the stuff about the 'Helmets again; it near got Oakers and meself permanently removed from these parts.

Whilst bicyles are a splendid transport solution for the sessions, I fear the 26 mile round trip might affect some sore arses, and the two point seven deaths that statistics can prove we should expect might dampen enthusiasm for the ride home. Seriously, I was T-boned out of the cycle lane in the middle of Hull9 last summer by some twat of a driver who 'didn't see' me, despite the dayglo lycra, and I durn't fancy having Mudblood on my hands.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 11:26 AM

Mudblood? Hermione, are you still alive?

Greg, could you please explain the term "t-boned" to a non-English cyclist? I only know t-bone steaks but in Portaferry you didn't look as if you had been on the barbecue...

48 days!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 11:30 AM

a cycle tour of hull might not be a good idea, whilst hull is completely flat, half the taxi drivers in Hull are blind, the other half are drunk, and the other half are stupid.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 02:00 PM

OK, cycle tour is off-except for Richard and Pat who'll do it on the tandem!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 13 Mar 04 - 05:22 AM

Thanks, Eric. Spoken like a man.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Terry K
Date: 14 Mar 04 - 04:45 AM

I reckon I may bring my bike for the trips between campsite and venue - can't risk the licence.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Les from Hull
Date: 14 Mar 04 - 05:24 AM

I'm still not sure if I'll be available for the cultural tour of Hull or not. Maggie and I discussed it and we said that we might give Moor and Coast a miss for one year. If I'm in Hull I'll be delighted to give you all the runaround (and I can cetainly use a few £57s).

I'm imagining a walking tour of the Old Town following the route of the Fish Pavement. If I'm not available there should be a leaflet available from the Tourism Office (under the City Hall) that will give details of the buildings on the route (I was involved in helping produce this leaflet when I 'worked' for the Council).

The route passes (through?) at least three of our significant pubs, Minerva, Black Boy and Olde White Harte. Anyone who favours museums over pubs (anyone?) can visit them (they're free!) while the others wait in congenial settings for the others to catch up.

Les

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Terry K
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 12:56 PM

I seem to recall the Spencers Arms was a good place to get into a fight.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Oaklet
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 01:19 PM

Fighting for Beginners is one of a series of workshops offered by Skip during the weekend. It covers fighting etiquette, techniques and tips to make you a more confident brawler. Some find the sudden eruption of senseless violence a bit exclusive and cliquey and the course is designed to provide a way into this charming and rewarding pastime. I have no idea how much he'll charge but I suspect it will be in the region of £57 not including accommodation. Just bring a pool cue stand and a long piece of wood with a big nail sticking out.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 02:09 PM

Right, who wants some?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 02:15 PM

Aha! The true story behind Oakley's tongue-in-a-sling. Paid 57 quid for that, did you Oaks? "Bit my tongue", my arse!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 03:33 PM

You should have seen the other three by the time I'd finished with them. Fibulamatic, will you please cease making references to your behind as I am fearful that I am building up to another disturbed night. I was planning to dream about owls. Bugger.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 04:49 AM

Fib if you want someone to practice your fighting skills on, you could try giving me a beating - I won't put up much resistance.

Oakley - if you have trouble getting to sleep at night, you could always try counting Whelks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 05:40 AM

You lookin at me?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 05:44 AM

You calling my pint a pouf?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 05:56 AM

All tickets fully booked now and raring to go....

Unfortunately The Good Lady will not be with me this year as she has a temporary job which doesn't fit in with the timing easily (sorry Wilfried...I know you wanted a rerun of "Our Town" but the Viking and myself will do our best...) and I won't be needing the tandem Eric unless you need me to tow some drunken passenger along!

I'll PM His Oiliness with my travel details so a Skipelf can help me from Hull9.

Wot instruments should I bring?

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 06:10 AM

A found harmonium and a hand-baked ocarina.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 06:16 AM

...I have a half-baked ocaronium. Would that do?

Love

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,susanne (skw), home-less
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 06:20 AM

Never noticed anything half-baked about you, Richard! CU!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 06:42 AM

Noreen - you ought to know by now, that none of the fellas can keep their eyes off you !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 06:34 AM

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: danensis
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 08:39 AM

Tim and I are still planning to be present at some stage, but Sue is having problems again, so may not be with us,

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 08:59 AM

And here the latest list:

1 Greg Skipjack
2 Eric the Viking
3 Fibula Mattock
4 Letty
5 Wilfried Schaum
6 Susanne skw
7 Wolfgang
8 Terry K
9 Richard (mooman)
10 Pat (Lady McMoo)
11 Dave Bryant
12 Linda (Essex Girl)
13 Kate
14 Sarah (Kate's housemate)
15 John from Hull9
16 Oaklet
17 Noreen
18 Stewart
19 Bloke in the Corner
20 Andy (MudGuard)
21 John Rouse
22 Tim
23 Doug Chadwick

24 Les from Hull
25 Sue?
26 Bron (Llanfair)?
27 KJ?
28 Deanmeister?
29 - 3x Some of the Ducks/Ducklings?


Countdown: 43 days...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 12:09 PM

37 days to go...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 06:37 AM

Linda and I are arranging to pick up Susanne and Wolfgang from Stansted on Friday morning and bring them up with us.

We'll still want to put our caravan on the site suggested by Doug.
I assume that Susanne will probably wish to put the tent thay we're lending her there as well.

Is Bron bringing her camper ? - what other campers are there likely to be ?

If there are enough people on site to warrant it, Linda & I could always bring one of our herd of gazebos.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 02:02 PM

Important question:

Will there be a raffle?
If so, I have to start thinking about what to bring as a prize...


36 days!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 05:47 AM

Dave - Do you have 1 place for me, too, to pick me up from Stansted? I haven't booked yet and can accomodate my arrival.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 06:34 AM

Wilfried, that might depend on whether you mind riding on the roof of Dave's campervan... ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 07:09 AM

Actually Andreas, we have a caravan and car - not a campervan.

We might be able to manage if we use my car rather than Linda's - five of us plus a caravan is rather a load for a Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel and my Peugeot 405 1.9 diesel isn't that much bigger. How much do you all weigh - I don't think we'd have room if you're all as big as Andreas ? Thank god the run through Linconshire is very flat - we'd never make it up the hills to somewhere like Whitby !

Anyway Wilfried, I've PMed you with details.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 08:16 AM

I ain't big! I am tall!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 09:54 AM

Andreas - OK I just didn't specify which dimension you were big in - I supoose you could always stick out of the sun-roof :-))

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 03:09 AM

Let's test it in 2 groups: 1 with, 1 without.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 03:16 AM

Wilfried, what do you want to test?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 07:19 AM

Performing music, naturally. 1 group sober, 1 group inebriated. Susanne (skw) will be filled up only halfways and make the umpire.
But looking back I don't find Susie's post I referred to any more.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: el ted
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 07:20 AM

post 300. I thank you! what a great week I have had. I bagged two 100 posts yesterday and now this one. fab. Carry on, I'm off.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 07:23 AM

Found it:
From: Susanne (skw) - PM
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 06:15 PM

Maybe the level of alcohol consumption is directly related to the quality of the music? We all seemed quite sober to me in Groningen ...

Just mixed up the pages, silly me ...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 11:21 AM

Oh, you mean this one?

Ok, I will join the test, but only if I am allowed into the non-sober group! ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 11:29 AM

Ah, but what about coffee/tea delineation?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 06:31 PM

Some people don't need alcohol to get drunk! Green tea or music will do nicely, thank you!
Anyway, Dave, I'm not tall (5 foot 4), but my bones are heavy ... If you bring a bike you might tow me along!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 06:31 PM

Some people don't need alcohol to get drunk! Green tea or music will do nicely, thank you!
Anyway, Dave, I'm not tall (5 foot 4), but my bones are heavy ... If you bring a bike you might tow me along!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 27 Mar 04 - 04:45 AM

Seems like I am drunk! I can see your post twice, Susanne.
Or does that mean that you were drunk when you posted? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 28 Mar 04 - 08:35 PM

Andy, I never knew you had leanings towards abusing your liver! Always thought you were a nice, clean, sober Germanic boy :-)
Anyway, how am I to know that when saying 'Trying to contact website' the b....y prg has already sent the posting off? Connections not too good yesterday ...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 03:49 AM

Ah Susanne, he might be "a nice, clean, sober Germanic boy" back at home, but when he gets over here he changes. It's a bit like Dr Jeckyll & Mr Hyde. He's even been known to SING in England. :-))

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 04:43 AM

Andy, I never knew you had leanings towards abusing your liver!

Abuse? Why was a liver built into me if I am supposed not to use it?

Always thought you were a nice, clean, sober Germanic boy :-)

I am not responsible for your dirty thoughts! ;-)

Anyway, how am I to know that when saying 'Trying to contact website' the b....y prg has already sent the posting off?

You try to make technology responsible for your faults? ;-)


It's a bit like Dr Jeckyll & Mr Hyde.

More like Andy & MudGuard ;-)

He's even been known to SING in England. :-))

I think "croak" might be a better description...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 05:27 AM

No, no, Andy, the croaking one is me. Your singing is a lot more tolerable, but maybe you should concentrate more on the tin whistle - or concoct poems.
With the use of the liver you are utterly right. As the Greek poetress Sappho found out some 2 millennia and a half ago, people are different. Where abuse begins in someones opinion, in others' the right use is starting.

Prosit
Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 06:32 AM

Wilfried, I never croaked in your presence, so you can't know!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 06:41 AM

I'm sure that we all hope that is will be many, many years before you do "croak" Andreas !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 07:48 AM

Andy - but you sang in my presence, so I know ;o)>

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 07:57 AM

I did not sing a song in or near Groningen.
And that was the only time we met.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 08:08 AM

Man, must I have been drunk! Must have understood Wolfgang's snoring the wrong way. No harm intended.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 10:11 AM

Andreas did sing at Whitby last year - I think that he was probably drunk - both on English beer and the proximity of the lovely Noreen :-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 10:25 AM

No English beer!
It was really good stuff: Guinness! ;-)

Yes, Whitby was the second time (out of three) that I sang before an audience...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 04:24 PM

And now, the T shirts.
It has been the custom (Started in Belgium by Richard) for a T shirt to comemmorate the gathering.The design decided by the skill or lack of it (in this case) by the host.The cost, at cost price-not known yet. The size, determined by the body wearing or wanting it.

So, who is going to want a T shirt?

Money up front please with order, when price determined (This will probably be based on the supplier and printer and decided by the numbers required) There is no profit for anyone except the printers they are ordered from.

Please get back to me.pm me if you wish. (By the way, part of the slogan has been decided by some lovely young thing already, who shall be nameless-Do you remember Kate?-Opps sorry),

Time is a running by...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 04:45 PM

1 XXL for me.

But no money up front.
As for us non-UK-residents, most of the money transferred would be eaten by the greedy banks (they don't call it greed, they call it "international money transfer fees")...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 04:47 PM

Natch!

XXL for me please Eric.

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 04:55 PM

The price is £57.00 for one size fits all wallets

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 04:57 PM

That's my boay!!!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 05:13 PM

That is very silly Skip- I know you are not on your boat, anyway, you'll never get a boy at this time of night for less than £57.00

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 05:17 PM

Btw, something got lost somewhere up near the top:

To raffle or not to raffle, that is the question!
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to raffle
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of tickets...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 05:35 PM

Raffle yes.£57.00 a ticket, wonderful prizes, bring your own. Bring something you would be proud to own, not something you wish to get rid of.Anyone donating a Lowden gutar as a prize, will get at least a bottle of tesco plonk in return-not that I'd "fix" the raffle for one of them guitars!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 01:47 PM

Any more for T shirts? Roll up, roll up, get yer garments 'ere.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 02:13 PM

Eric honey - I'll have a tee shirt please. Mind you, I remember when all this was fields.....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 02:43 PM

Eric, may I bring my modified Brussels T-Shirt, or is that not allowed? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 02:47 PM

Oaklet, my darling (we can play-Skips away) would you like a large one? And a similar sized T shirt?

Andy is it modified by stretching?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 02:52 PM

Make sure they're all tight enough for the wet t-shirt whelk-wrestling oil bath.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 02:56 PM

No, it is modified by stitching. ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 04:13 PM

Fibs, are you sure the world is ready for the rippling/wobbling flesh of lardboy wetted by a gallon of cold ale?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,MR
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 03:51 AM

The one they call Skipjack is lost between Castlecoote and Creggs - can anyone help?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 08:29 AM

"Lost", eh? I would point the police in the direction of his "faithful" minion, Eric... He's been skimming the fat profits, I'll bet!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 11:13 AM

How dare you Sir. I have not been creaming off the profits from the lost Sirlard.This is an afront to my honesty. I am well known as an honest peasant of this land. The fact that he has lost himself, just means he is now on a voyage of self discovery (again) and will emerge dripping as fresh as a butter-fly.No, don't blame me that his compass is upside down,his oil cooling mechanism faulty and his bearings running hot!I only told him to keep heading west until he came to what looks like a very big river and to then start swimming until he reached "the other side". (He fell for it-I guess) Now for my inheriatnce.

Welcome all peasants to the republic of Grease. Noble friends elect me as your leader. I promise equality and fairness. Beatings only on a Sunday, unless deserved otherwise.

My first proclamation; All future gatherings will be held on the most inconvenient date for everyone, at the opposite end of the world, furthest from the nearest other folk event.

Oh...... I think I hear him returning!

Sorry your Lardship. I was only oiling the wheels of commerce for you in your abstinence. Ouch, (go to go now)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 11:16 AM

£57 for a t shirt? waht a big rip off!, you can buy a house in Hull for that!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 11:19 AM

Yes, but who would want to buy a house there? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Terry K
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 01:51 PM

Better put me down for a tee shirt - I'm probably somewhere between small and medium - oh, but what if they shrink in the wash? Oh well, maybe I'd better have an XXL just in case. Unless they come larger of course... where shall I send the £57 pound note to?

cheers, Terry

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 01:54 PM

Ok, so far that's 3 XXL, 1 girlie size and one house in Hull. That works out to be;£57,000.00. Any more?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 02:00 PM

Erik, you are wearing girlie size? ;-)
Btw, if they do XXXL also, take an XXXL for me instead of the XXL ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Noreen
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 07:10 PM

What about XXL girlies? (Not me, you understand.)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 07:14 PM

Sireen!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 12:51 AM

One for this man, XXL. Payment by arrival in cash (same problems as described by MudGuard)

I.O.U much less than GBP 57,-!!!

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 02:03 AM

Wilfried, probably there was some mixup with currency units:
the T-Shirts are 57 Pence each, not 57 Pounds ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 03:37 AM

Andy,

You're right. The T-shirts are 57 pence each which, because of the current high state of sterling, equates to €57 each.

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 01:01 PM

Sorry Andy, this will be a T shirt, not a tent! Any more of that "Girlie" size directed towards me, and the dog will lick you all night. Now I know some of you might pay handsomely for that, but Andy will only be charged £57.00.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 02:55 PM

We have an excellent emerging design, designed by number one son on the back of an old (not his) fag packet at the session last night. Where His Oiliness the Pop blew everyone away with his turbocharged electrified big bass end on his aerophone. Despite the fact that he was sitting on the amplifier and really enjoying the new found freedom of the vibrations,he played brilliantly, smiling all the time, especially on the low notes. Howard Stern-watch out.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 01:55 PM

I have been found. I had a delightful loss of bearings in the bog, and wandered into Co Galway for a bit. Back home now, and back down to business. I have just been talking on the electric telephone with Mrs Macdonald at King's Well
and she still has several rooms available for the Eurogathering, so anyone still unbooked and desirous of a modicom of luxury could do worse than ringing the redboubtable Mrs McDonald forthwith. So there.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 03:34 PM

You have electric phones now? What happened to the steam phones, then? ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 07:17 AM

T shirts, T shirts. Apart from those already asking, anyone else. If there isn't a suficient order, it won't be worth doing. So Roll up, Roll up.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 09:48 AM

Orders so far Andy, Richard, Greg, Eric, Fibs, Oaklet,Terry K, Wilfried.Anyone else?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 12:48 PM

Go on then. I'll have one - XL

Doug C

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 04:28 AM

And now let us talk again about singing. Since the wish was expressed to hear some German folk songs at the gathering I have translated again an old song so that you can sing and I can listen (voice nearly gone, alas). Thread to be found here.
Lyrics and tune here

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 06:30 AM

Linda and I are hoping to arrive on Friday afternoon bringing Susanne and Wolfgang with us - that's if emanations of curry fumes and spurious 9's from the other side of the Humber don't interfer with our GPS navigation system. Btw Susanne/Wolfgang - have you two found out what time (UK BST) that we'll need to pick you up from Stansted Airport ? At least the fact that we've got a fairly full car means that we've got an excuse for not giving Avril Betts a lift up :-)). I assume that we'll be able to put the caravan (and the tent for Susanne) on the previously mentioned camping field.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 05:52 PM

T shirts for;Andy, Richard, Greg, Eric, Fibs, Oaklet,Terry K, Wilfried, Doug. Anyone else?

I have no idea of cost yet, and am waiting to see if there are more takers before I find a printer. They may be around £10.00 or less I hope. I don't expect to pay more than that. I've started putting out feelers and asking around.Is £10.0 too much? To litle or just about right. Some places will do "one offs" I gather, so 10 would not be a problem. More would probably be better.

By the way Skip, how did the farmer feel about hiring out his horse and cart for the tour of Hull?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 07:09 PM

£10 is a bit steep. Try £57.00 and see what happens.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 07 Apr 04 - 05:11 AM

The farmer told me to feck off and buy my own four by four Mitsuhonda Landcrab, but he was a little irritable as he had just walked ten miles to perform violin music as light entertainment for a pub full of mirthful guitarists.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 07 Apr 04 - 05:09 PM

Dave - not a word from Wolfgang so far. I suppose he's busy winding up his extra job of representing the university in some official capacity, and will surface again when he's finished with that. I will turn up outside his door (showing off my new metallic blue Opel car!) on the night of Thursday, 29 Apr, and see what happens.

As to the T-shirts - sorry, I've got one already and found I'm not the right shape for it ...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 09 Apr 04 - 01:48 AM

Only 3 weeks to wait!

I wish you all a happy Easter weekend!

(for us here in Germany, a very long weekend: Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays, so I have 4 days without going to work!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 11 Apr 04 - 09:30 PM

Hi,

Although I'm fairly new to Mudcat, I am hoping to attend -- would love to meet some of the faces that go with the names & posts I've been seeing/reading.

For health reasons, I need to sleep in a space that has an electrical outlet; I'm figuring one of the B&B's is my best bet at this point, but am hoping there might be one (or 2 or 3) others who might be interested in sharing a room, which would help keep the individual costs down. (Please PM me if you're interested.)

I'll be coming from Sheffield, and would be happy to give a lift to anyone else coming from there (or thereabouts). Fibula Mattock -- if your other arrangements don't work out for some reason, let me know; you could get a train to Sheffield & I could take you from there.

(On the other hand, if there's someone from Sheffield already planning to drive, I'm quite happy to ride (if you have space) & contribute to petrol costs.)

If I turn out to be the *only* one coming from the Sheffield area, then I'll probably try to get a train to Hull -- if some kind soul could be persuaded to give me a lift from Hull to the site of the actual gathering.

BTW, had the pleasure of meeting the Ducks this weekend (at the Barnsley Folk Festival -- great singing!); we were talking about the Euro Gathering & I mentioned I'd seen their names on the list above -- with a question mark. I expect one of them will prolly come post here eventually, but I can tell you now that other things have come up and they are not planning to attend at this point.

Cheers,

YY

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 12 Apr 04 - 06:43 AM

Any more T shirt orders please? I shall be starting to hunt for a reasonable supplier this week. So Tuesday will be the latest date. I shall check prices etc first and then post. If anyone finds them expensive or they are cheap enough to encourage you, then please let me know ASAP.

Thanks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 12 Apr 04 - 09:43 AM

Yorkshire Yankee, glad to hear you you are able to make it. If the train option is the one, then I'll have a Skipelf pick you up from Hull9, or advise you on the buses across the Bridge (It's the biggest bridge in Hull9). Do the fine-tuning by PM (including moby number if you have one of those ghastly modern contrivances) and I'll see to it.

Regarding accomodation boasting 240 volts, Mooman tells me that Doo Ron Ron and Glen can't make it this year (because Glen is succeeding Romano Prodi or summat), so the rheum over the road from here offered by the rolling-pin wielding Mrs Styles is officially free for rent.

Jane and Geoff Duck have told me that it is unlikely they will be able to make it, so there's no need to reply on that one.

I am now entering the panic zone well known to all previous MudEuroGather organisers, even the cool head of Wolfgang.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Bloke in the Corner
Date: 12 Apr 04 - 11:33 AM

I'd like a t-shirt, please Eric. Size XL - I like them far too big for my slim body.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 12 Apr 04 - 05:46 PM

Sorry to hear youse Ducks aren't coming - but I hope whatever else you're doing will be enjoyable!

Correction to my last post: my new silver Opel car ... (It's not that I'm colour-blind, I simply found a cheaper one and signed on the dotted line last Saturday.)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 12 Apr 04 - 06:40 PM

For you Bloke, I'll order extra slim, as the same for myself. Since we both share the same slim line profile.

Cheers Laurie.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 13 Apr 04 - 02:55 AM

low, not slim! ;-) ;-) ;-)

cu, MudGuard the Giant ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 13 Apr 04 - 06:59 AM

Can't Oakley sort out a whelk-powered ferry for crossing the Humber ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 13 Apr 04 - 07:38 AM

I happen to know that Oaklet was involved in covert operations in market intelligence in the Bullring last week that involved whelks jugged in a gsllon of ale. It doubled as a cunning plan to get a seat on an overcrowded train home.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 13 Apr 04 - 07:41 AM

In that case, I'm keeping my tankard well out of the way of his whelks if they're likely to drink my beer

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wolfgang
Date: 14 Apr 04 - 02:59 PM

I look with some trepidation to the moment (a very long moment) when I shall have to reread this thread for vital informations.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 03:20 AM

Don't despair, Wolfgang!
Captain Has Arrived On Scene

Links, fall in!
- program
- participants (not the latest list any more. Maybe Mudguard will have pity on ourselves and scrutinize the thread for the changes?)
- T shirt
- order more shirts
- order shirt ASAP

Invoice: 57.- whelks for most valuable services rendered.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 03:27 AM

Oh, I forgot the current rate of change:
100 stinking fish = 1 liter of best stout. If there is no measure of 0.57 l in HMO labyrinthic nondecimal system, the next larger one is preferred.

:0) ;))

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: KJ
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 07:51 AM

Pleased to announce that I have the weekend & bank holiday off (subject to crap staffing & emergencies) so you can expect to see myself & the long one dropping in from sunny Barton!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wolfgang
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 10:01 AM

Wilfried,

thanks, I now only have to refind your post when I need it.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 10:54 AM

Could I specify that I want my tee-shirt to be Oaklet-sized. Thanks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 10:58 AM

wolfgang - this link if you book mark it will bring you back to Wilfried's post.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 10:06 AM

I'm thinking of bringing badge-making gear up with me (including lap-top and printer) - will anyone be interested ?

Wolfgang - if you're thinking of paying in Wilfried's suggested currency, then you can forget the lift - we are not going to transport hundreds of stinking fish either in the car or the caravan.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 11:43 AM

Nor would Ryanair (or whoever we're flying with), I'm sure - but fortunately Wolfgang lives in an area where stinking (or other) fish are not all that easy to come by. Might think about 57 cooked whelks, though ...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Les from Hull
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 01:16 PM

We don' need no steenking fish! Steenkin' badges, though - there's another thing.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 01:35 PM

Dave, if you bring the badgemaking stuff, would it be possible to do one or two non-mudcat-related badges? (I'll pay for material of course)
If so, what size are the badges?
I would bring printouts with me...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 04:45 PM

Dave -- is that for Mudcat name badges? If so, I'd definitely be interested.

Cheers,

YY

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 17 Apr 04 - 12:14 PM

Who am I to contradidict my esteemed and learned colleague MMario? But I must insist on the correct link
And now the bad news, for you, Skip&c.: Due to booking difficulties I shall miss the initial meeting at April 30 and shall arrive by P&O Ferry on May 1, about 08:00 (whatever time you use in North Lincolnshire), in the morning, so the timetable declares, at the estuaries of lovely Humber (they talk about a town named Hull there), just opposite to Barrow upon Humber. Sorry, but you will have to endure me until May 3, 21:00 when the ferry will leave to Rottendam, where I shall mount the train to Krankfurt. Sorry, but eager to meet you and all the hellish Hullish vikings.

Wilfried

P.S. Excuse the orthography, my humble self being a little bit drunk: I just met an old teacher of mine, and had a jolly wet discussion for some hours about about the times some 40 years ago

And you all: you are kindly requessted to sopp writing about whelks, wheeled elks and oll ather kinds of currencies amounting to 57 or what ellssssse it really disurbs me

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 17 Apr 04 - 12:26 PM

Re:
Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wolfgang - PM
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 10:01 AM

Wilfried,
thanks, I now only have to refind your post when I need it.
Wolfgang

Wolfgang, what do you think how I was able to fix a post with the very few really important messages so fast? Forget all the fishmongery and mark, copy and paste these messages - especially mine to a special file named e.g. EuroMud4.* (*=doc, htm, rtf, fck or else).

Yours faithfully
W.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 17 Apr 04 - 05:19 PM

Dear All,

Have just heard from Ken Gilman.

He and Elizabeth will also be joining us in rainy Barrow-upon-'Umber from sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico. There's commitment for you!

I've sent him the details of the rolling-pin wielding Mrs Styles in case she can help with accomodation.

I'll leave it to our rather large friend to amend the attendance details and collect the necessary £57 or 100 stinking fish or equivalent in whelks.

Peace

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 17 Apr 04 - 05:35 PM

It would help with the catering if attendees could indicate whether you would prefer your whelks served with vinegar. Vinegra as we call it in North Lincs (due to its restorative properties) is extra. It costs an additional £57.00. The price level was suggested by a local aerophonist.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 17 Apr 04 - 06:02 PM

Vinegra? Are you sure you don't mean Viagra? I'd like the whelks to be standing upright ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 07:18 AM

So Ken got a flight for $57! That's cheap. Last chance for T shirts, as I shall start the hunt this week.
Hope it's not too late, been really busy and time has flown by.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 08:53 AM

Mooman, that is wondeful news indeed that Ken and his new bride can join us. Brilliant! Wouldn't be a pucka Eurogather without him. That's made my otherwise rainy day.

Wilfried, I will have a local violinist, or somesuch collect you from wicked Hull9, and whisk you straight to the protective bosom of our quietly rural South Bank. Then we will try and integrate you back into Hull9 society safe in the phalanx of the cultural tour. So that's sorted.

Who is this local aerophonist? Vinegrette rien. £57 is the price, TIOFLI terms (take it or .........). That's a contractual term beloved of lard traders.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 02:08 PM

And another thing. I was out gigging with that Bill Sables in Whitby yesterday, and he has kindly offered to compere the Saturday Night Concert, for which the bill is now complete.

What we are hoping to be able to do is record the concert, and publish the highlights (which will be all of it!) as a fundraising CD for Mudcat. Early ideas for the title are 'Now That's What I Call Music 9' or 'Pay No More Than £57', but the marketing is at the embryonic stage.

9.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 03:20 PM

My dearest Skippy,
It worries me that I actually have in my possession a copy of "Now that's what I call music 9" and there are no songs about Hull on it, although the Ward Brother's "Cross that Bridge" may be an indirect reference, as might Genesis' "Land of Confusion". It does, however, have Gary Moore's "Over the hills and far away" on it, so it's worthwhile keeping. But no mention of whelks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 04:15 PM

Fibula, to hear the whelks, play it backwards. And at 57 rpms, of course ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 05:51 PM

If any campers would like to PM me with an expected time of arrival and departure, I will PM back the exact location of the camping field.

If your not a member and therefore can't send a PM ..........well, now you have a good reason for joining.


Doug C

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 07:45 PM

Well, Fibs, my sadness is not beyond happening to know that the platter that you clutch was number one in the album charts in the UK on the fourth of April 1987, when you were a wee girl.

Those colonials, always sure to wait until an idea's a racing certainty, came to the party a bit late, and released their version in 2001.

So it seems this will be 'Now 9 III', which buggers up that idea.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 18 Apr 04 - 08:28 PM

Personally, I like 'Pay No More Than £57'
I also humbly submit the titles 'Fare Thee Whelk' and 'WHELKOME TO HULL! Mudcat Eurogathering '04' for consideration.

Have had no response thus far from anyone interested in a ride from Sheffield (or nearby) (Fibula, are you sorted)? If I don't get any response in the next day or two, I will go ahead & make train reservations, so let me know *soon* if you are interested!

Eric, please put me down for a t-shirt (XL). Thanks!

Cheers,

YY

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 04:17 AM

Hi YY - sorry for not replying sooner - yeah, I'm sorted after all. Thank you for the offer though! Looking forward to meeting you.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 05:11 AM

The 1971 Morris Traveller can be at the ferry terminal at 08.00, Wilfried, to collect and deliver you to Barrow. As most drive Morris Travellers in Hull - look out for a white one stuffed to the gunnels with whelks, being driven by a naked bloke with three pierced nipples. That should limit the list of potential taxi-drivers to 10 or so. If you have difficulties, please go to a public phone box (they are bright cream in Hull9), insert a selection of small denomination pre-decimal coins and ask the operator to be connected to Barton 962. Press the A button when the call is answered. Button B returns unspent coins.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 05:56 AM

Oaklet, to make identification of target Wilfried easier:
Wilfried (right at the front) at Groningen last year

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Letty
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 06:05 AM

As Ryanair has decided to fly an hour earlier, I'll now be arriving Friday at 12.50. This means I definitely have to take the 5AM train from Cork, and then go to the airport REALLY quickly.
Iarnrod Eireann had better not break down like last time!

Looking forward to it,

Letty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 06:23 AM

For those interested in badges, I should be able to make either 57mm or 30mm badges (thats actual badge size - so leave a reasonable border). I can produce Mudcat badges in either size complete with your own name. If you want to supply your own artwork you can bring it either pre-printed (on thin paper) or on a floppy disk in a standard graphics format. I can't rememember the diameter of the actual cut-out for the badges, but will check up when I get home - so you can print a circle for cutting purposes (to get more accurate alignment) if you so wish.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Oaklet
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 07:51 AM

Thanks Wilfried. You are now imprinted but please adopt exactly that pose, holding the beard like you are afraid that it'll be sucked off by the turbulence of a passing tram. I look forward to meeting you at the ferry terminal.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 07:59 AM

Oaklet - be careful that you don't get a nipple-ring caught on a passing tram !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 09:06 AM

Oaklet, just to make things clear: MudGuard is not Wilfried. left one is me (right one is Micca) at Portaferry this year

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 09:58 AM

Was Micca standing on a stool at the time, or were you sitting down Andreas ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 10:50 AM

Yes, Micca was standing on a stool and I was sitting down ;-)












No, we were both sitting...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 20 Apr 04 - 03:19 AM

Oaklet - thanks for the kind offer. By the way, since there is no Oaklet in the Profiles and Photos, are you a relative to an Oakley represented there (fiddling in Hull). If yes, do you look like him?
Since I don't know the size of a Morris, and considering that I have to share it with a lot of whelks up to the gills, I will retain my backpack to the tiniest size possible.

Eager to meet you
Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 20 Apr 04 - 03:35 AM

And shame on you, Mudguard! There is a much better photo of me here, right front, too! Further propagating unfavourable photos will endanger my schnapps number IOU in earnest.

;)>
Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 Apr 04 - 06:25 AM

With all these Catters coming over from Germany, I hope that we Brits won't have a problem with getting the sun-loungers first. Oaklet - can you sort out some whelks to act as chair attendants to ensure fair play ?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: GUEST,Dáithí mag Fhionainn
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 06:41 AM

Just stumbled home from the usual nonsense at the 6 Bells session last night- having been informed by the illuminati present that this 'ere MudcatEuro gathering is actually happening in Barrow - and not someplace called "europe", as I had erroneously assumed. Thus, my decision to spurn what I believed to be another attempt by the travel indistry to lure innocent offshore islanders into further debt with enticements to cross the Channel...sigh (sorry - Oaklet was at the pub last night , and is, i fear, contagious...)
SO.. if it's all right with you folks I intend to attend - can only make the Sunday though, as I shall be lighting the Beltane Fire on the Saturday.
Can I assume that if I turn up for the afternoon session this will "merge" into the survivors bash in the evening - thus saving me the trouble of an 80 mile round trip to attend both?
Dáithí

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 07:14 AM

Well it will probably "Merge" as far as Linda and myself are concerned - quantities of beer tend to have that effect !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: mooman
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 08:14 AM

If the previous three EuroGatherings are anything to go on, the whole weekend will be seamlessly integrated and "merged", possibly with the aid of many bears.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 08:18 AM

Richard, this time it won't be bears but whelks... 57 whelks to be exact ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 08:20 AM

I think you have a good point there, Daithi (and BTW, thanks for making the trek yesterday, it was great to see you, and you made it the cooking session that it urned out to be), so I'll start a new thread, as those watching in black and white on 405 line electric televisions are probably avoiding 400+ post threads.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Eurogathering 2004 - May 1st-3rd
From: MudGuard
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 09:10 AM

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